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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021010264 · 1/11/2021 · Georgia Torrefaction Technology LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Georgia Torrefaction Technology LLC
Location
11642 Highway 83 South, MONTICELLO, GEORGIA, 31064
NAICS
321999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a jam from a pellet feed mill bin. The machine was activated while the employee was in the bin, and an auger and flail arm injured the employee's leg. The leg was medically amputated just below the hip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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